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InsideToronto Highlights Nancy Ruth Award
for Savoy Howe - July 15, 2010
On Thursday, July 17, at our annual Celebration
to Greet the Summer, The Linden School presented heavyweight
boxer Savoy Howe with the Nancy Ruth Award. This award is
presented annually to an amazing woman who has been both an
inspiration as an example to the Linden community, and who
has made a real difference in the greater community. (For
more information about Savoy and about the award, click
here.)
Savoy's work, and the accolades she receives
for it, have not gone unnoticed by the media. The following
is an excerpt from a recent InsideToronto.com
article about the award and Savoy's incredible contributions
to the community:
A 20-year midtown resident, Howe was
awarded the Nancy Ruth Award on June 17 during the school's
Celebration to Greet the Summer event, which includes the
school's graduation ceremony as well as a celebration of
student accomplishments throughout the year.
"I didn't expect to win. The award
is just beautiful," said Howe, who has taught weekly
after-school recreational boxing and self-defense classes
at Linden since 2007.
"I'm just proud to be a part of
the many things that are going on to empower women."
Dawn Chan, a co-principal at Linden,
said Howe personifies both the mandate of her school as
well as what the award represents: diversity, equity and
equality.
"As we got to know Savoy, it was
quite clear to us she was a real trailblazer in the area
of women's sports. She works to recognize those voices from
traditionally marginalized communities," said Chan,
who has also participated in the school's boxing club alongside
other teachers and staff members.
"Savoy is very positive and inspiring
and very good at creating a safe atmosphere. She absolutely
embodies a lot of what we talk about at our school."
To read the full article, click
here.
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